Preparatory Ballet
Ages 3-6
Ballet basic concepts of posture, spatial awareness, musicality, choreographed and synchronized movement, poise, structure, basic theatrics, and understanding of ballet terminology.
*Please note "Kinder" is specifically for kindergarten students*
Attire: Pink Leotard, Pink Skirt, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Hair secured in bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black fitted shorts/pants, black ballet or jazz shoes
Preparatory Jazz/Tap/Acro
Ages 3-6
Jazz, tap, and acrobatics combination class. Movement concepts of jazz technique, movement and musicality skills, and basic tumbling skills in a structured instructional class. Creative and theatric movement.
*Please note "Kinder" is specifically for kindergarten students*
Attire: Black leotard, black shorts/leggings, tan jazz shoes, tan Mary Jane tap shoes, hair secured in bun
Boys: Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black fitted shorts/pants, black jazz shoes and black jazz taps
Ballet
Ages 6+ (1st grade) and up
More disciplined and classical of the dance techniques, ballet serves as the basis of all dance. The purpose is to use movement to express music in a very technical and structured class. The concepts of posture, strength, and flexibility are concentrated on through out the class with graceful and poised expression and style.
Attire: black leotard, black skirt (optional), pink tights (mock seam/seamed preferred), pink ballet shoes (canvas) , hair secured in bun
Boys: black tank/fitted shirt, black fitted shorts/pants, black ballet shoes
*ALL POINTE STUDENTS REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM DIRECTORS*
Pointe:
Must be 11yrs old and has an audition requirement, please inquire! Students must be in prepointe 1-2 years in pointe shoes before coming to pointe.
Prepointe:
Available for any students ages 9 and up currently enrolled in ballet. Students will wear ballet flats until tested and invited for a pointe shoe fitting.
Attire: black leotard, black skirt (optional), pink tights (mock seam/seamed preferred), pink ballet shoes (canvas) , hair secured in bun
Lyrical
Ages 6+ (1st grade) and up
Musicality, grace, and flexibility learned in our technique classes are expanded on. This form of dance is an expression off of ballet.
*Must be enrolled in ballet
Attire: Black Leotard, Black Shorts/Leggings, Twyla Shoes, Hair secured in Bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black Fitted shorts/Pants, Twyla Shoes
Modern
Ages 7+ and up
The development technique for Contemporary Dance. Modern was the first technique to follow Ballet. Using styles of Horton, Graham, Limon, Paul Taylor, and more, students will learn both the history and the importance this style will make in their strength and advanced technique preparation.
Attire: Black Leotard, Black Shorts/Leggings, Barefoot, Hair secured in braid or bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black Fitted shorts/Pants
Contemporary
Ages 7+ and up
Musicality, strength, and flexibility learned in our technique classes are expanded on. This form of dance is popular in commercial dance.
*MUST be enrolled in Modern (when new studio finished), until then ballet or technical development)
Attire: Black Leo or top and bottoms Socks or Barefoot, Hair secured in Bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black Fitted shorts/Pants, Socks or Barefoot,
Jazz
Ages 6+ (1st grade) and up
Movement discipline based on performance skills and technique, turns, leaps, and flexibility elements are practiced through out the class. Musicality and expression is a focus of jazz. Dance as it uses the technique of ballet, but the freeform of stylized movement and choreography.
Attire: black form fitting clothing (leo, tights, leggings, tanks, etc) Tan tights optional. Tan jazz shoes (neoprene split sole jazz bootie) Hair secured in bun
Boys: black tank/fitted shirt, black fitted shorts/pants, black jazz shoes (neoprene split sole jazz bootie)
Acrobatics
Ages 6+ (1st grade) and up
Flexibility, agility, and strength are the core focus of acrobatics. Using floor gymnastics to dance through acrobatic movement’s, students will learn to properly execute flip and rolls and connect dance choreography
Attire: black leotard, black shorts/leggings, barefoot, hair secured in braid or bun
Boys: black tank/fitted shirt, black fitted shorts/pants
Tap
Ages 6+ (1st grade) and up
Using the feet as instruments, students will explore musicality and artistry through movement and sounds. Tap is introduced with motor skill elements such as balance and foot articulation.
Attire: black clothing (leo, tights, leggings, tanks, etc)
Black lace up Oxford HARD SOLE shoes, hair secured in bun.
Boys: black tank/fitted shirt, black fitted shorts/pants, Black lace up Oxford HARD SOLE shoes
Hip Hop
Ages 6+ (1st grade) and up
Using popular, and appropriate music/movement, Hip Hop is sure to engage your dancer! Students will focus on musicality, isolation and stylized movement with performance expression.
Attire: Self Expression must be able to move freely, sneakers clean and only used in studio (no outside shoes)
Musical Theatre
Ages 6+
Sing, dance and Act! Musical Theatre brings the ultimate skills of entertainment disciplines together for your future broadway star! Our Musical Theater classes are unique in that we offer a class with a vocal/acting coach as well as a class for broadway dance, the two classes will compliment each other through out the semester working together on performance pieces.
Attire: Black Leotard, Black Shorts/Leggings, Tan Jazz Shoes, Hair secured in Bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black Fitted shorts/Pants, Black Jazz Shoes
Progressing Ballet Technique PBT
Ages 7 and up
Progressing Ballet Technique is an innovative program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best in classical ballet. Using conditioning exercises and equipment, students will learn in depth body awareness of their core, rotation, feet, and upper body strength and flexibility.
Attire: Black Leotard, Black Shorts/Leggings, Barefoot, Hair secured in Bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black Fitted shorts/Pants, Barefoot
Technical Development
Ages 7 and up
Injury Prevention, Conditioning, Flexibility
Technical development is used to back up all of our technique classes and combine levels to inspire creativity, camaraderie, and mentorship as students will help push each other to that next level. Teachers will work basic skills of turns and jumps mixed with some stretch&tone classes to reinforce all of their styles.
Attire: Black Leotard, Black Shorts/Leggings, Barefoot/Twylas/Jazz Shoes Hair secured in Bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black Fitted shorts/Pants
Leaps and Turns
Ages 7 and up
Leaps & Turns
*MUST BE IN TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT OR 2 BALLET/JAZZ CLASSES*
Technical development is used to back up all of our technique classes and combine levels to inspire creativity, camaraderie, and mentorship as students will help push each other to that next level. Teachers will work basic skills of turns and jumps mixed with some stretch&tone classes to reinforce all of their styles.
Attire: Black Leotard, Black Shorts/Leggings, Barefoot/Twylas/Jazz Shoes Hair secured in Bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black Fitted shorts/Pants
Broadway Heels
Ages 12 and up
All students should learn how to dance in heels! This is not a heels class you would see on Instagram! This class teaches ladies the classy style of dance and the sass of jazz, but the skills necessary to do performance level dancing. All dancers in the entertainment business: cruise lines, theme parks, music videos, and tours must learn to dance in heels!
Attire: Black Leotard, Black Shorts/Leggings, Character Heels required, Hair secured in Bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black Fitted shorts/Pants
Contemporary Ballet
Ages 12 and up
Contemporary ballet is a Neo-classical ballet class opposite to classical ballet has abstract elements. It eliminates the formalities and opens up to modern techniques and ideas. Modern ballet style emerged from neoclassical ballet style.
*Must be enrolled in ballet*
Attire: Black Leotard, Black tights, ballet Shoes Hair secured in Bun
Boys: Black Tank/Fitted Shirt, Black Fitted shorts/Pants, Ballet Shoes